Modern names
Current names of the sea are usually equivalents of the English name "Black Sea", including these given in the countries bordering … See more

The Black Sea is divided into two depositional basins—the Western Black Sea and Eastern Black Sea—separated by the Mid-Black Sea High, which includes the Andrusov Ridge, … See more

Because of the anoxic water at depth, organic matter, including anthropogenic artifacts such as boat hulls, are well preserved. During periods of high surface productivity, short-lived algal blooms form organic rich layers known as sapropels. Scientists have … See more

Mediterranean connection during the Holocene
The Black Sea is connected to the World Ocean by a chain of two shallow straits, the See more

The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Black Sea as follows:
On the Southwest. … See more

The Black Sea is the world's largest body of water with a meromictic basin. The deep waters do not mix with the upper layers of water that … See more

Marine
The Black Sea supports an active and dynamic marine ecosystem, dominated by species suited to the brackish, nutrient-rich, conditions. As … See more